Avoid Peak Times
Avoid peak busy times at the Driver Licensing
offices: 1) after 3:00 p.m. each work day, 2)
when schools are not in session, and 3) the
day before and after a holiday.
Renewal Period
Take advantage of your driver's license
renewal period.
Renewal Notice Card
If you received a Renewal Notice from the DMV,
please update it and present it to Driver Licensing
Staff when renewing. It will save you time!
DRIVER LICENSING SERVICES
(For more information on a particular subject, click on the blue links listed below.)
Effective October 1, 2009, as a result of LB403 passed in the 2009 Legislative session, all individuals applying for any type of driver's license, permit or identification card must attest to the following statement(s): I am a citizen of the United States or I am a qualified alien under the federal Immigration and Nationality Act and agree to provide a copy of my USCIS documentation upon request.
Driver Licensing Office Closings
The goal of the Driver Licensing Services division is to ensure that persons who meet Nebraska licensing standards and requirements are issued an operator’s license and those meeting Identification requirements are issued a state Identification card. It is also our goal to provide service to the public in a way that is fair, consistent and helpful.
The following documents are issued by the Department:
For more information regarding specific identification requirements or
testing requirements for each document, refer to the
Nebraska Driver's Manual
Driver Licensing Offices - Testing is done at ninety-seven (97) Driver Licensing Offices. To find a driver licensing office close to you click on: Driver Licensing Offices.
Fees - Driver License/Identification Card fees are collected by the County Treasurer's office.
Identification, Address and Social Security Number Verification Requirements - : Effective 7-20-2009, Nebraska statute will require ONE form of identification which includes name and date of birth for driver's licenses, permits and Nebraska ID cards. Also required, will be TWO forms of address verification.
Download the new Identification, Address and Social Security Number verification list here: Identification/Address/SS Verification requirements.
For information on obtaining a state certified birth, marriage and/or divorce certificate from any state click on the following website: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/
Teen Driver Information - If you are eligible for a School Permit (SCP) or a Provisional Operator’s Permit (POP), click on the Overview of Graduated licensing in Nebraska brochure. This online brochure will give you all the information you need to obtain a school and/or POP permit and what the rules are for these permit holders.
DMV Approved Driver Safety Schools (POP and SCP) - The DMV approves and audits schools that provide testing and/or training outside of the driver licensing offices. These Driver Safety Schools teach and test students for the Provisional Operator’s Permit (POP) and School Permit (SCP).
Driver Training Schools - Driver Training Schools are certified by the DMV to teach individuals rules of the road and driving skills.
Motorcycle Skills Testing - MOST (motorcycle operator skills test) testing is offered at certain locations and testing is done on a standardized course by appointment only. To see these locations click on this link: Motorcycle Testing Appointment Information. NOTE: Phone numbers for the permanent locations are located on our Driver Licensing Offices schedule.
MIT - (motorcycle in traffic) testing will be done by appointment only in the certain locations. To see these locations click on this link: Motorcycle Testing Appointment Information. NOTE: These examiners travel from county to county, you can either contact them at a Driver Licensing Office, or contact the Lincoln office at 402-471-3861 for assistance.
Drivers Manuals - The Driver Licensing Services division provides drivers manuals in English and Spanish. Spanish manuals are available at the local driver licensing offices. English manuals are also available at all driver licensing offices, or click on the appropriate link below:
(*A current version of Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view the Nebraska
Driver’s manual (car). Acrobat Reader is a free plug-in that enables you to
view certain documents. A current version of Acrobat Reader is recommended.
Click on the following link to download and install Acrobat Reader from
Adobe. It is recommended that any previous version of Acrobat Reader be
uninstalled prior to installing the current version.
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html. )
Practice Tests for Operator’s licenses - The DMV offers an Interactive DMV Written Exam and a downloadable AAA Sample Test as a study guide to not only prepare you for the written test, but as an excellent resource to continually keep up with the Nebraska Rules of the Road.
Driver License Renewal Procedures - For regular license renewals, you would follow Instate Renewal Procedures . If you are out of state during your license renewal period, you can renew by mail by following the Out of State Renewal procedures. If you are active duty military follow the Military Renewal procedures. If you will be out of the state during your regular renewal period you may be able to go to a driver licensing office and do an Early Renewal.
Lost or Stolen Driver's Licenses/ID Cards - If your license or ID card has been lost or stolen, you may apply for a duplicate whether you are in-state or out-of-state.
Name or Address Change- If your name or address changes, you must apply for a replacement license or ID card within 60 days of such change.
Driver Record- A record of driving related activity is available for your use. If you are applying for a driver's license in another state they may need verification of your Nebraska driving privileges in the form of a clearance letter.
Driver's License Format - All documents are issued digitally. A special format is used for minors.
The U. S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued regulations, which implement provisions of the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 (MCSIA). These regulations significantly strengthen the licensing and sanctioning requirements of the commercial driver’s license (CDL) program for truck and bus drivers required to hold a CDL. This brochure is intended to inform commercial drivers of the changes that go into effect on September 30, 2005. Click here to find out important information regarding the MCSIA Requirements for CDL Drivers.
Prior to the issuance of a Nebraska Commercial Driver’s License with the hazardous materials endorsement, individuals will be required as per the U.S. PATRIOT ACT to have a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security threat assessment completed. Click here for important information regarding the US Patriot Act Hazmat Requirements.
CDL Third Party Testers - Third Party Testers are certified by the DMV to conduct skills testing for commercial driver’s licenses.
The Driver Licensing Services division has the capacity to cancel licenses. Some of the procedures that may result in cancellation are: Recalls for individuals to be retested for their license, Medical and Vision requirements, Social Security Number verification and individuals suspended or revoked in another state (Problem Driver Pointer System-PDPS).
Effective May 15, 2002, the Department of Motor Vehicles requires new and renewal driver license and State ID Card applicants to provide a valid social security number or a valid US Citizenship and Immigration Services I-94 document (in a valid foreign passport). If the applicant is unable to do so the driver license or State ID Card is denied.
The Department of Motor Vehicles implemented an Interactive Driver's License System on November 2, 2001. One component of this system verifies the applicants' social security numbers through the Social Security Administration. This has proved to be an effective tool in fraudulent document/identity verification for the Department.
All Social Security numbers will be verified thru the Social Security Administration prior to the issuance of a Nebraska permit, license or State Identification Card. Always bring proof of your Social Security number with you to the Driver Licensing office. Acceptable proof of Social Security number is:
Effective July 20, 2009 refer to Identification/Address/SS Verification requirements. for acceptable Social Security Verification documents.
Address Verification - EFFECTIVE July 20, 2009- All new or renewal driver licenses, permits, or State ID Cards, will be required to present two forms of principal address. Refer to Identification/Address/SS Verification requirements. for acceptable address verification documents.
Additional Services – The DMV offers services for the Hearing Impaired, Organ and Tissue Donation, Motor Voter, and Americans with Disability Act (ADA).
Downloadable Forms – DMV Driver Licensing Services Forms available (in PDF) format.
Nebraska State Office Building
Driver Licensing Services
301 Centennial Mall South
P.O. Box 94726
Lincoln, Nebraska 68509-4726
Phone: (402) 471-3861
Fax: (402) 471-4020
Driver Licensing Services online e-mail
Office Hours: 8:00-5:00 CDT (Mon-Fri)
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